Ford Transit B+ illustration

[tibbitts]

So I'm guessing the B+ SRW Transit that Ford includes in its 2018 motorhome brochure isn't based on any actual vehicle (the name "Transition" appears on the side)?

Here's the link:

Ford 2018 Motorhome Chassis Brochure

It's on page 2 and the back cover of the PDF.

[bobndot]

ok tnx 'T' , will look at that.

[tibbitts]

bobndot wrote:
Is a SRW a good thing ? I have no idea, just asking.

I wonder if the tires or the axle is the limiting factor in it's weight carrying capacity.

I would also look into the type of springs that are used with a SRW . Coil vs leaf. I'm not sure how one would vs the other would handle a loaded maxed out rv situation.

If you read the multi-hundred-post Majestic 19G thread (it's an E-series based C sold to rental companies only, 20x7.5ft SRW), you'll see that even that is too wide in some cases. Just a few inches, in either dimension really, matters. The 19G is a huge improvement over the usual 8ft-wide C, not to mention what is perhaps the most classic B+, the R-vision, which was also 8ft wide.

The problem with DRW is you either lose inside room if shorten the axle housing (which probably creates other problems, but is the only option to get below about 7.5ft on the E-series), or you gain width. Neither is appealing. The Transit DRW does seem better in this respect.

Of course it's possible - maybe likely - that Ford is illustrating something that would require extraordinary cost to build within the Transit SRW weight limit (maybe carbon fiber?), but the outside certainly looks appealing. The boxy shape would definitely provide more interior room than a Transit (or E-series) based B.

[bobndot]

Is a SRW a good thing ? I have no idea, just asking.

I wonder if the tires or the axle is the limiting factor in it's weight carrying capacity.

I would also look into the type of springs that are used with a SRW . Coil vs leaf. I'm not sure how one would vs the other would handle a loaded maxed out rv situation.

[tibbitts]

ron.dittmer wrote:
Phoenix USA quoting on their forum as follows with regards to second quarter 2019 production, a Transit-based model, gasoline and diesel that is 22 feet long, and 3 different floor plans. I understand the company will be using the max capacity DRW Transit chassis.

"We are also working to meet the demand for a smaller B+ motor home encompassing the design standard and value of a Phoenix USA RV product. The NEW TRX (Ford Transit) by Phoenix USA RV will go into production second quarter of 2019. We are very excited about the new 22ft. floorplans available on both gas and diesel chassis. The TRX will be available in three floor plans, two interior cabinet and décor choices with accompanying exterior custom paint options. The TRX is designed to meet the needs of adventurous couples and families crossing the country or just crossing the city. The motor home will feature a complete kitchen, dry bath, seat belts for 6, custom leather furniture, hardwood cabinet doors and cabinetry, luxury interior and custom exterior paint. Please follow us on Facebook for more updates."

The one in the illustration definitely appears to be SRW, which is what's so intriguing about it - along with the width, which looks like it might be less than 7.5ft.

[tibbitts]

theoldwizard1 wrote:
I would call the one on the back cover a small "C". It does not use the factory body.

I believe the illustration on pg. 2 and the back cover are the same except for the lower body color. True, not the factory body, thus the B+ designation.

[ron_dittmer]

Phoenix USA quoting on their forum as follows with regards to second quarter 2019 production, a Transit-based model, gasoline and diesel that is 22 feet long, and 3 different floor plans. I understand the company will be using the max capacity DRW Transit chassis.

"We are also working to meet the demand for a smaller B+ motor home encompassing the design standard and value of a Phoenix USA RV product. The NEW TRX (Ford Transit) by Phoenix USA RV will go into production second quarter of 2019. We are very excited about the new 22ft. floorplans available on both gas and diesel chassis. The TRX will be available in three floor plans, two interior cabinet and décor choices with accompanying exterior custom paint options. The TRX is designed to meet the needs of adventurous couples and families crossing the country or just crossing the city. The motor home will feature a complete kitchen, dry bath, seat belts for 6, custom leather furniture, hardwood cabinet doors and cabinetry, luxury interior and custom exterior paint. Please follow us on Facebook for more updates."

[theoldwizard1]

I would call the one on the back cover a small "C". It does not use the factory body.